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fSTOP V2-1 BarTech B3A Receiver Manual
fSTOP V2-1 BarTech B3A Receiver Manual
www.plcelectronicsolutions.com
1-877-832-3476
1. Introduction
Welcome to a giant leap in technology! The fSTOP Wireless BarTech Receiver V2-1 is
currently the smallest, lightest and fastest response receiver on the market. The fSTOP
Wireless V2-1 BarTech Receiver is compatible with the current BarTech Handsets and
compatible with most digital motors. Please see section 5.Specifications for a list of
compatible motors.
The fSTOP Wireless V2-1 BarTech Receiver incorporates great features like voltage up
conversion to the motor which means that no matter what input voltage from 8 volts to 30 volts
you will always have a fast response on the motor. The unit is DSP controlled for even faster
signal processing; it can be used to control Focus, Iris or Zoom.
Other features are improved torque control and the ability to program limits which is especially
useful for DSLR and Prosumer lenses with no end stops.
We hope that you will enjoy using the fSTOP Wireless BarTech Receiver V2-1 as much as
we enjoyed bringing you this new technology. Please feel free to contact us if you have any
questions or comments.
2. Installation
The PLC Electronic Solutions BarTech Iris Slider Upgrade can be retrofitted to existing
BFD Handsets with serial number T1.0450 and up.
a. Attach the Antenna (PLC477-0001) to the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 BarTech Receiver
(PLC955-0029).
b. Plug one end of the fSTOP Power Cable into the power output connector of a
camera or battery and the other end into the 2pin Lemo connector on the fSTOP
Wireless V2-1.
c. Attach the motor to the gearing of the desired focus, iris or zoom gear on the lens.
Plug one end of the 7pin motor cable into the digital motor and the other end into the
7 pin connector of the fSTOP Wireless V2-1.
Do not power up the system at this time.
**You must ensure that the Camera Power output connector is able to source 3.0
Amps if you wish to power the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 directly from the Camera
otherwise motor performance will suffer.**
3.1. Power
The fSTOP Wireless V2-1 can use anything between 8 – 30 volts and incorporates
internal voltage up conversion, so no matter the input voltage you will always get a fast
response on the motor.
Your power source must be able to source up to 3.0 Amps otherwise motor performance
will suffer.
a. On the BFD Handset choose one channel from 0 to 7 by rotating the selector until
the arrow points to the desired channel. The selector can be turned in either
direction.
b. Using the CHAN switch on the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 select the same channel you
chose above by rotating center selector with a small tool until the arrow points to the
desired channel. The selector can be turned in either direction.
a. The focus wheel on the BFD Handset now controls the fSTOP Wireless V2-1. The
Rx light on the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 will rapidly flash green to indicate received
data.
As a general rule, you can further reduce the potential for video transmitter interference by
choosing the channel with the highest number.
NOTE: A BFD Handset with the SLIDER OPTION is REQUIRED. A SECOND fSTOP
Wireless V2-1 is REQUIRED.
If your BFD Handset is equipped with the slider option you can either control the IRIS or
the ZOOM in addition to the FOCUS. The setup is the same for Focus + Iris or for Focus +
Zoom. The only difference is the function you assign to the motor attached to the second
fSTOP Wireless V2-1.
All fSTOP Wireless V2-1’s are identical. When we refer as V2-1 for a particular function
(Focus-Iris-Zoom) it refers to the function of the motor you assign to that particular receiver.
Three channels are available for DUAL fSTOP Wireless V2-1 Operation.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
0 X X ✔ ✔ ✔ X ✔ ✔
1 X X X ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BFD #2 Channel
2 ✔ X X X ✔ ✔ X ✔
3 ✔ ✔ X X X ✔ ✔ X
4 ✔ ✔ ✔ X X X ✔ ✔
5 X ✔ ✔ ✔ X X X ✔
6 ✔ ✔ X ✔ ✔ X X X
7 ✔ ✔ ✔ X ✔ ✔ X X
The DIRECTION Switch on the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 sets the direction of travel of the
motor. Toggling the direction switch will recalculate the position and slowly move the
motor to the new position.
The fSTOP Wireless V2-1 allows for the user to set the desired torque for the motor
control. Generally the increased torque will allow for more accurate control on stiffer lenses,
however there is a trade-off with increased noise generated by the motor.
a. Make sure that the BFD Handset is communicating with the fSTOP Wireless V2-1.
The Rx light on the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 will rapidly flash green to indicate
received data.
b. In order to adjust the Torque move the BFD Handset knob to the torque percentage
you would like to set, i.e. fully clockwise is 100%, fully counter clockwise is 1%. This
means that there are 100 potential settings for the user.
(Assuming the direction switch on the BFD Handset is set to REV).
c. Press and Hold in the TORQUE button on the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 and wait for the
torque light to go OFF and then turn back ON after about 1 second. The torque is
set and saved into memory. The torque light will change color to indicate the current
torque setting:
Green = 0-33%
Orange = 34-66%
Red = 67-100%
The TORQUE light constantly on indicates that the motor is engaged.
The TORQUE light pulsing indicates that the motor power has shut off to conserve power
and can now be back driven with certain motors (Heden™). This will happen after being
idle for about 5 seconds.
The torque setting is retained in memory even if the power to the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 is
removed.
The LIMITS button is used to limit the travel of the motor between 2 user defined positions.
When the limits are set the position of the focus knob on the BFD Handset is recalculated
to the corresponding position between the 2 limits set by the user, i.e. fully clockwise will
move the motor to one limit and fully counterclockwise will move to the other limit.
a. When the LIMITS light is off no limits are set. With the BFD Handset
communicating with the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 and the motor calibrated, position the
motor at the first limit you would like to set using the BFD Handset knob.
b. Press in the LIMITS button until the LIMITS light starts blinking orange then release.
This indicates that the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 has set the first limit and is waiting for
the second limit to be set.
c. Move the BFD Handset knob until the motor is at the second desired limit.
d. Press in the LIMITS button until the LIMITS light is solid orange then release to save
the limits into memory.
Note: There is a minimum Limit setting.
Clearing Limits
Once the limits are set, indicated by a solid orange light, press the LIMITS button down
until the light turns off.
Note: The limits are stored in the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 memory and will remain in
memory for up to 45 minutes after power is removed.
a. Press the CAL or calibrate button while the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 is powered will do
a soft reset of the unit.
b. When the button is depressed and released it will reset the unit. The motor will then
start it’s calibrate function again immediately if in Automatic calibration mode or be
ready for settings in Manual calibration mode. Limits will also be erased.
Resetting the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 to factory defaults will clear out all of the settings.
a. Make sure that the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 is powered down and the
AUTO/MANUAL switch is in the up/AUTO position.
b. Power up the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 while holding in the CAL button until the lights
cycle at the same time from red to orange to green then release the CAL button.
The unit is now set to factory defaults.
The Rx light is solid Red if the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 is not communicating with the BFD
Handset.
The Rx light is solid Green if there is data on that frequency but not for that device. I.e. the
fSTOP Wireless V2-1 is controlling Iris but you have not moved the Iris slider in a while.
The Rx light flashes Green if the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 is communicating with the BFD
Handset.
Please note that if the fSTOP Wireless V2-1 is setup for Focus, the light will flash all the
time as it is communicating constantly with the BFD Handset. If the fSTOP Wireless V2-
1 is setup for Iris or Zoom, the light will only flash when the Iris Slider or Zoom is moving.
4. Connector Pinouts
5. Specifications
Dimensions (antenna removed): approx. 3.5"L x 2 1/8"W x 7/8"H
(9.1cm L x 5.4cm W x 2.4cm H)
Weight: 4 7/8 oz. (138 g)
Input Voltage: 8 to 30 Volts
Power Consumption: 0.075 A @ 12 volts, 0.055 A @ 24 volts
Standby, not driving motor
RF Reception: 8 channels 902-928 MHz
Channel Frequency (MHz)
0 903.37
1 906.37
2 907.37
3 909.37
4 912.37
5 915.37
6 919.37
7 921.37
Resolution: 12-bits (4096 steps), all steps always used.
Transmission Latency: 2.7 milliseconds
Position Update Rate: 300 transmissions / second
Antenna: ANT 916MHZ 1/4 WAVE WHIP
Linx Technologies# ANT-916-CW-RH
Digi-Key# ANT-916-CW-RH-ND (www.digikey.com)
Motor Compatibility:
Digital Motors:
Preston: DM1, DM1X, DM2
Scorpio: All Digital motors with 7 pin Lemo connector
Heden: All Digital motors with 7 pin Lemo connector
Loon Video: M-One Digital motor
6. Troubleshooting
6.3. Connectivity
I cannot get the fSTOP Wireless BarTech Receiver V2-1 to receive the signal from the
transmitter.
Check that the BFD Handset and fSTOP Wireless V2-1 are set to the same
channel.
Look for the Rx light flashing on the fSTOP Wireless V2-1. If the Rx light is flashing
green the BFD Handset and fSTOP Wireless V2-1 are communicating.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
0 X X ✔ ✔ ✔ X ✔ ✔
1 X X X ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
BFD #2 Channel
2 ✔ X X X ✔ ✔ X ✔
3 ✔ ✔ X X X ✔ ✔ X
4 ✔ ✔ ✔ X X X ✔ ✔
5 X ✔ ✔ ✔ X X X ✔
6 ✔ ✔ X ✔ ✔ X X X
7 ✔ ✔ ✔ X ✔ ✔ X X
7. Limited Warranty
PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. warrants this equipment for 1 year from the date of original
purchase against defects in materials or workmanship, provided it was purchased from an
authorized dealer. This warranty does not cover equipment, which has been abused or
damaged by careless handling or shipping, nor does it cover products subjected to customer
alteration, modification, negligence or misuse. This warranty does not apply to used or
demonstrator equipment.
Should any defect develop within the warranted time period, PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. will
at its sole option, repair or replace the defective instrument without charge. To obtain warranty
service, the defective instrument must be returned within 1 year from the original purchase
date to PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd., along with a brief description of the defect claimed. PLC
Electronic Solutions Ltd. will pay for ground shipping of any unit deemed to be covered under
warranty. Under no circumstances will PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. be liable for greater than
the original purchase cost of the PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd. product.
8. Technical Support
Address any technical question to: PLC Electronic Solutions Ltd.
9-3871 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, BC V5J 5G6
Canada
1-877-832-3476 (M-F 8:00 am/4:00 pm)
E-mail: info@ plcelectronicsolutions.com
BarTech Engineering
5285 East Appian Way
Long Beach, CA 90803
Tel: (562) 987-9159 (M-F 9:00 am/ 5:00 pm)
Fax (815) 364 5240
E-mail: jim@bartechengineering.com